Laut, laut & Laut

From Samarang to Sumandak to LGAST to KK to Preston to KK to ERB West to Kinarut to KK to KL. (to KK tomorrow)

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I'm tired.

In preparation to sleep on deck

Is this photo intended?

Reaching location. Home for the night

FESI group photo (Hmm I'm in full PPE!)

Bravo! I worked on this revisit for exactly 1 year

I want to go back KK! I swim!!!

Complex

Landing stage

Helper at KINDP-A

Back here again after 1 year

So, what's your plan tonight? Meet you at bridge EWG-A to EWP-A?

Pretty girl far away?

Look at our bored face. P68 took 2.5 hrs to get back to complex

La la la la skipping~

Look at our friend's horny face~

Glued

Glued to this SACS software since early February. My aim is to become a power user in 1 year time.

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One of the project where I am the discipline engineer.

Went to white water rafting at Padas 1 week ago. This will be additional activity for my visitors here in Kota Kinabalu.

WAJA power window

Damage done by a Malaysia car to a Malaysian citizen, RM 276.

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I never knew Waja's power window can be so fragile. I never knew the window pane lifting frame is made of plastic.

It's not that "waja" after all.

Malaysia Boleh!

Oopps that's dangling!

Dangling; up close

2 out of 8 people required in this "mega-project". 1 do-er, 1 helper, while 6 trainees observing.

The final blow : 1 unit of centre locking cable and 1 unit of door lock cable costing RM38 each.

Overall damage in detail :

1. Power window frame - RM170
2. Service of power window switch - RM30
3. Centre locking cable - RM38
4. Door lock cable - RM38

Total Damage - RM276

p/s : I can get quality spare parts from Semenanjung, half the price offered in Kota Kinabalu. Import/export firm. Anyone cool with it?

Creativity

At first glance, I thought it is an oil rig.

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It used to be one. Now it has become a 23-room resort for diver. Located offshore Tawau, nearby Sipadan.

I was wondering whether it is susceptible to WID.

Haha!

Today

Demotivated by the performance evaluation results and rumors that I am getting M3.

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 I guess I should make my move now.

Counterparts 1688 km away can appreciate my effort, but not people who are only several staircases away from me.

I find it hard to contribute dillegently anymore.

Perfectionist ; Part II

I observed my own self today.

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I disapprove a project because the unity check of one single structural member is above the stipulated limit. I do not think I am over-reacting to the situation.

But I am not disapproving it and shelving it.

I am trying to settle for less than perfection. I 've found out that it is just a small detail of the bigger picture.

I will approve it on Monday.

Another stressful day passed.

Consider me being in an unlucky seat or blessing in disguise, I am soldiering on.

p/s : haha I ain't emo. Just reflection.

p/p/s : No "cucuk lampu" this weekend. Quote for the day is " Oh saya ingat di Sabah hanya ada sumandak aja..ndak saya terfikir ada penyu"

CAP 437

"Great dancers aren't great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion"

My CAP 437, PTS 20.073, S-92 specifications, SES might bore you, but they never fails to amuse me in their every sentences and figures.

Just like my 3 brothers' passion in medicine. One more coming soon.

Fire

Recently I had been busy with work. Ya ya, I know I FFKed so many people and turned down so many gatherings. I feel so sorry for it and I will make up in Kota Kinabalu. Drop me a message if you come!

Who cares whether it's first oil or not, now we have first fire in Samarang on 09-09-09.

Bye Samarang, for this week. Next week I'll come again by boat!

Quick Updates

To cut long story short.

"Now I am based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at Menara Petronas. Started working on 21st May 2009. Life's great in KK and I rate my quality of life there a rating of 4.5 out of 5. Settled down in a rented apartment 4 km from office. Sabahans are friendly and nice. I'm sure you will fall in love with this place. In fact I did, on my very first night here."

This is where I am working.

Photo credit : raychiew78

Currently in KL for two weeks training and attachment. To friends from PIPE 41, happy working!

Out of Boredom

My mom and dad "accused" me of setting up my own "make-shift toilet" behind the house 12 years ago, that my golden shower has actually caused the progressive corrosion of the steel drain cover today.

A charge that I strongly deny with a burst of laughter, and to be diplomatic, I taichi-ed the allegation to my younger brothers. While maintaining my innocence (I am really innocent), the deplorable state of the steel drain covers became an eyesore.

And it can be dangerous because mom is utilizing the backyard to cook, a few metres away. She might trip and fall.

Out of boredom, and due to availability of raw materials, I started a new "out-of-boredom-project". This is a long-due project since January 15th.

CODENAME : Projek Longkang - RC Slabs and OPC Patching

The outlet of toilet floortrap (FT) below is an example of my sub-standard patching work, BEFORE and AFTER.

While the next picture is the consequence of skipping Concrete Technology practical work during 2nd year of college.

However, the subsequent slabs casted improved aesthetically and structurally, thanks to the guidance of the senior Lee. His advice; poke the concrete so that the cementitious grout can flow and fill in between of the aggregates.

To "talk-cock", I am pretty confident the slabs can withstand the load of a 1-tonne lorry.

Oh should I tag this post "Engineering"?

The Other Land of Dreams

Calling America "The Land of Dreams"?

How about Dubai? "The Land of Dreams for engineering futures "?

Doesn't sound that nice.. "The Other Land of Dreams" ?

It's going to start the next decade. Dubai, wait for me please.. I'll be there soon!!

DUBAI Lilypad Floating City

By now, most of us have heard about the Island Cities being built in Dubai , but Inhabitat has just done a feature on a new concept by artist Vincent Callebaut for a self-sufficient floating city that will never have to face a problem about finding land to build on. The "Lilypad" would take advantage of all of today's green technologies, including generating power from the sun, wind and water, and would produce zero emissions from its residents. Don't expect to see construction on one of these anytime soon, but don't be surprised if, like the Island Cities in Dubai , real estate starts branching out into the oceans in the next decade.